Collection of bras

Abstract

A collection of bras includes a first set providing a first level of support to breast tissue. Each bra in the first set includes a first inner layer, a first outer layer, and a first printed reinforcement layer positioned between the first inner and outer layers. The collection includes a second set providing a second level of support to breast tissue. Each bra in the second set includes a second inner layer, a second outer layer, and a second printed reinforcement layer positioned between the second inner and outer layers. A weight of the first inner layer and first outer layer is less than that of the second inner layer and second outer layer, an amount of printed material in the first printed reinforcement layer is less than that in the second printed reinforcement layer, and the first level of support is less than the second level of support.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A collection of bras comprising:
 a first set of bras configured to provide a first level of support to breast tissue of a human wearer, each of the bras in the first set of bras comprising a first inner layer, a first outer layer, and a first printed reinforcement layer printed on one of the first inner layer and the first outer layer and positioned between the first inner layer and the first outer layer, wherein the first inner layer, first printed reinforcement layer, and first outer layer together provide the first level of support; and 
 a second set of bras configured to provide a second level of support to the breast tissue of the human wearer, each of the bras in the second set of bras comprising a second inner layer, a second outer layer, and a second printed reinforcement layer printed on one of the second inner layer and the second outer layer and positioned between the second inner layer and the second outer layer, wherein the second inner layer, second printed reinforcement layer, and second outer layer together provide the second level of support; 
 wherein a material weight of the first inner layer and the first outer layer is less than a material weight of the second inner layer and the second outer layer; 
 wherein an amount of printed material constituting the first printed reinforcement layer is less than an amount of printed material constituting the second printed reinforcement layer; and 
 wherein the first level of support is less than the second level of support. 
 
     
     
       2. The collection of bras of  claim 1 , wherein the first inner layer, the first outer layer, the second inner layer, and the second outer layer each comprise a microfiber material. 
     
     
       3. The collection of bras of  claim 1 , wherein the printed material constituting the first printed reinforcement layer comprises silicone and the printed material constituting the second printed reinforcement layer comprises silicone. 
     
     
       4. The collection of bras of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the material weight of the first inner layer is about 150 grams per square meter and the material weight of the first outer layer is about 150 grams per square meter; and 
 the material weight of the second inner layer is about 190 grams per square meter and the material weight of the second outer layer is about 190 grams per square meter. 
 
     
     
       5. The collection of bras of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first set of bras comprises bras having a first set of bra cup sizes; 
 the second set of bras comprises bras having a second set of bra cup sizes; and 
 the first set of bra cup sizes is different from the second set of bra cup sizes. 
 
     
     
       6. The collection of bras of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a third set of bras configured to provide a third level of support to the breast tissue of the human wearer, each of the bras in the third set of bras comprising a third inner layer, a third outer layer, and a third printed reinforcement layer printed on one of the third inner layer and the third outer layer and positioned between the third inner layer and the third outer layer, wherein the third inner layer, third printed reinforcement layer, and third outer layer together provide the third level of support; 
 wherein the third level of support is greater than the first level of support and the second level of support. 
 
     
     
       7. The collection of bras of  claim 6 , wherein a material weight of the third inner layer and the third outer layer is greater than a material weight of the first inner layer, the first outer layer, the second inner layer, and the second outer layer. 
     
     
       8. The collection of bras of  claim 6 , wherein an amount of printed material constituting the third printed reinforcement layer is greater than an amount of printed material constituting the first printed reinforcement layer. 
     
     
       9. The collection of bras of  claim 6 , wherein an amount of printed material constituting the third printed reinforcement layer is less than an amount of printed material constituting the second printed reinforcement layer. 
     
     
       10. The collection of bras of  claim 6 , wherein:
 the material weight of the first inner layer is about 150 grams per square meter and the material weight of the first outer layer is about 150 grams per square meter; 
 the material weight of the second inner layer is about 190 grams per square meter and the material weight of the second outer layer is about 190 grams per square meter; and 
 a material weight of the third inner layer is about 220 grams per square meter and the material weight of the third outer layer is about 220 grams per square meter. 
 
     
     
       11. The collection of bras of  claim 6 , wherein:
 the first set of bras comprises bras having a first set of bra cup sizes; 
 the second set of bras comprises bras having a second set of bra cup sizes; 
 the third set of bras comprises bras having a third set of bra cup sizes; and 
 the third set of bra cup sizes is different from at least one of the first set of bra cup sizes and the second set of bra cup sizes. 
 
     
     
       12. A collection of upper torso undergarments comprising:
 a plurality of sets of upper torso undergarments, wherein each set in the plurality of sets is configured to provide a corresponding level of support to a wearer's upper torso, and wherein each undergarment in the plurality of sets comprises an inner layer, an outer layer, and a printed reinforcement layer printed on one of the inner layer and the outer layer and bonding the inner layer to the outer layer, wherein the inner layer, printed reinforcement layer, and outer layer together provide the corresponding level of support to the wearer's upper torso; 
 wherein at least one of the following conditions is satisfied:
 a material weight of the inner layer and the outer layer of each upper torso undergarment in one set of the plurality of sets is different from a material weight of the inner layer and the outer layer of each upper torso undergarment in every other set in the plurality of sets; and 
 an amount of printed material constituting the printed reinforcement layer of each upper torso undergarment in one set of the plurality of sets is different from an amount of printed material constituting the printed reinforcement layer of each upper torso undergarment in every other set in the plurality of sets. 
 
 
     
     
       13. The collection of upper torso undergarments of  claim 12 , wherein the inner layer and the outer layer each comprise a microfiber material. 
     
     
       14. The collection of upper torso undergarments of  claim 12 , wherein the printed material constituting the printed reinforcement layer comprises silicone. 
     
     
       15. The collection of upper torso undergarments of  claim 12 , wherein each upper torso undergarment in the plurality of sets is a bra. 
     
     
       16. The collection of upper torso undergarments of  claim 15 , wherein each bra comprises a pair of bra cup regions, and wherein the printed material of the printed reinforcement layer is located between the pair of bra cup regions. 
     
     
       17. The collection of upper torso undergarments of  claim 15 , wherein each bra comprises a pair of bra cup regions, and wherein the printed material of the printed reinforcement layer is located underneath the pair of bra cup regions. 
     
     
       18. The collection of upper torso undergarments of  claim 15 , wherein each bra comprises a pair of straps, and wherein the printed material of the printed reinforcement layer is located within at least a portion of each strap in the pair of straps. 
     
     
       19. The collection of upper torso undergarments of  claim 15 , wherein:
 the plurality of sets of upper torso undergarments comprises a first set of bras associated with a first set of bra cup sizes and a second set of bras associated with a second set of bra cup sizes; and 
 the first set of bra cup sizes is different from the second set of bra cup sizes. 
 
     
     
       20. The collection of upper torso undergarments of  claim 19 , wherein a difference between the material weight of the inner layer and the outer layer of each bra in the first set of bras and the material weight of the inner layer and the outer layer of each bra in the second set of bras is at least 30 grams per square meter.